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(Facebook) Olean Police and firefighters responded Tuesday night to a drive-by shooting on Seneca Avenue.

Eleven-year-old Olean boy shot in leg in Seneca Avenue drive-by shooting

October 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star UPDATE – OLEAN — An 11-year-old boy

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Linda Mecca (right) removes a cover from the memorial for her husband Trooper Joseph J. Mecca Jr., is a memorial dedication ceremony Sunday in front of the Olean State Police Substation on Homer Street in Olean. Retired Sgt. Heidi Riley had just unveiled a memorial to her late husband Trooper Ross M. Riley. Both troopers' deaths were in the line of duty.

Memorial to fallen state troopers dedicated outside Olean substation

October 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 100 people attended the

(Facebook photo) An Allegany County man died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound after crashing his pickup truck into the front of the Seneca Gaming and Entertainment casino on the Oil Springs Territory.

Allegany county man crashes truck into casino, dies from shotgun blast

October 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star An Allegany County man died from a

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Otto-Eldred’s Carrie Drummond celebrates with her teammates after a kill during the Lady Terror’s sweep of Smethport.

Lady Terrors breeze by Lady hubbers, eye league banner

October 15, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE DUKE CENTER, PA – As they

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Bradford quarterback Talan Reese scrambles out of the pocket during the Owls’ 56-7 loss to Punxsutawney on Friday.

Punxsy rocks Bradford, spoils Homecoming game

September 28, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Looking to snap a three game losing streak as well as give their homecoming crowd a reason to celebrate, the Bradford football team

D. Lynn Shane 1946-2024

September 27, 2024

D. Lynn Shane Allegany, NY It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane Lynn (Vossler) Shane, beloved wife of J. Michael, mother of Kathleen (John Wolfgang),

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Portville Remains Undefeated in Section VI Girls Soccer

September 27, 2024

On a perfect fall evening in Portville the host Panthers continued their dominate play as they defeated the previously unbeaten Ellicottville Eagles 4-1 on Thursday night. The game started as

Salamanca Varsity Swim Moves to 5-1

September 26, 2024

The Salamanca Girls Varsity swim team continues their winning ways with a 112-74 victory over Fredonia/Dunkirk/Forestville. Coach Laurie Lafferty John is very encouraged by her team’s effort… “The amount of